Further proof that things are rebounding rapidly in the GTA Housing Markets . . . (more reports from other communities to follow)

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June marks highest sales on record

(July 6, 2009 – Hamilton, Ontario) The Hamilton-Burlington area resale market reported a total of 1,604 units sold in June, indicating an increase of 18.6 per cent over the same month last year, and an increase of 18.5 per cent over May. The total unit sales for the first six months of 2009 are being reported at 10 per cent lower for the same period last year, while new units listed are 7.8 per cent lower for the year-to-date, according to Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) statistics released by the REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB).

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TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – May 20, 2009) – Greater Toronto REALTORS^® reported 4,561 transactions in the first half of May – an increase of three per cent compared to May 2008.

“Members reported a rise in buying activity this month,” said TREB President Maureen O’Neill. “Many home buyers who were undecided about purchasing a home during the winter months are now proceeding with confidence as a result of the GTA housing market’s affordability.”

The average price for MLS^® sales was in line with last year, down by less than one-half of one per cent at $399,811.

“More sales and fewer listings resulted in tighter market conditions which pushed the average selling price back up to last year’s level,” according to Jason Mercer, TREB’s Senior Manager of Market Analysis. “Look for new listings to increase as home owners react to the positive news surrounding home sales and prices.”

May 2009 Mid-Month Statistics

Year-Over-Year Regional Breakdown
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                         Sales    Average Price      Sales    Average Price
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City of Toronto ("416")  1,864         $439,459      1,734         $437,205
Rest of GTA ("905")      2,697         $372,408      2,688         $377,344
GTA                      4,561         $399,811      4,422         $400,817
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Source: Toronto Real Estate Board